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13:00 – 22:00 UTC

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Understanding the Four Major Trading Sessions

  • Sydney Session

    22:00 – 07:00 UTC

    The Sydney session kicks off the trading week. Liquidity is lower than later sessions but provides early moves in AUD and NZD pairs. Australian economic data releases (RBA rate decisions, employment data) often trigger sharp moves during this window.

    • AUD
    • NZD
  • Tokyo Session

    00:00 – 09:00 UTC

    The Tokyo session is the primary Asian trading window. JPY crosses see the most action, with Bank of Japan announcements and Japanese economic data driving volatility. SGD and HKD also see increased activity during this time.

    • JPY
    • SGD
    • HKD
  • London Session

    08:00 – 17:00 UTC

    London is the world's largest forex trading center, accounting for roughly 35% of daily volume. EUR, GBP, and CHF pairs dominate. ECB and BoE announcements, eurozone data releases, and institutional flows create significant price action throughout the session.

    • EUR
    • GBP
    • CHF
  • New York Session

    13:00 – 22:00 UTC

    New York is the second-largest trading center. USD pairs lead volume, especially during the London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 UTC) when both centers are active. Fed announcements, NFP, and US economic data create the biggest moves of the day.

    • USD
    • CAD

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the forex market open?
24h, five days: Sunday 22:00 UTC (Sydney) to Friday 22:00 UTC (New York close). Flow moves Sydney → Tokyo → London → New York.
What are forex session overlaps?
Two major sessions trade at once. Tokyo–London (08:00–09:00 UTC) and London–NY (13:00–17:00 UTC) bring the most volume and tightest spreads.
What is the best time to trade forex?
London–NY overlap (13:00–17:00 UTC) is the usual pick for majors. For AUD/JPY-style pairs, Tokyo hours are cleaner.
Which sessions have the highest trading volume?
London ~35% of daily FX, New York ~20%. Together in overlap they can exceed 50%. Sydney and Tokyo are quieter except on AUD/NZD/JPY.
Does the forex market close on weekends?
Yes. Friday 22:00 UTC close, Sunday 22:00 UTC Sydney reopen. Some brokers quote weekend crypto; majors stay shut.
How do session overlaps affect spreads?
More participants, deeper books, tighter spreads. EUR/USD can be 0.1–0.3 pips in London–NY vs 1–2 in Sydney-only hours.
What time does the London session open in my timezone?
London opens 08:00 UTC. EST 03:00, CST 02:00, PST 00:00, IST 13:30, AEST 18:00/19:00. DST shifts this by an hour — check UTC.
Which currency pairs are most active during each session?
Sydney/Tokyo: AUD, NZD, JPY crosses. London: EUR, GBP, CHF. New York: EUR/USD, USD/CAD, GBP/USD. Home currencies see the tightest books.

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